Rolling Business Aviation Daily Briefs (April 2025)

April 10, 2025

Levo Introduces AI-Powered Flight Matching

Levo, a private charter technology company, announced its AI-powered flight matching service, called LevoAI. According to Levo, LevoAI utilizes an advanced scoring algorithm to continuously analyze aircraft availability and compares the data to a pool of publicly available flight requests. The service then flags matches for charter sales teams to then review and pursue.

April 9, 2025

Blackhawk Launches STC Program For Hartzell 5-Blade Composite Propeller

Blackhawk has launched a new supplemental type certificate (STC) program for Hartzell Propeller’s 5-blade composite propeller with Blackhawks’s XP67A Engine+ upgrade for King Air 350 aircraft. According to Blackhawk, the PT6A-67A powerplant offers a 24% increase in available horsepower, enabling maximum cruise speeds over 332 KTAS and climbs to FL350 in under 17 min.

April 8, 2025

Airshare Becomes Official Provider For PGA of America

Airshare and The PGA of America announced their multi-year partnership, designating Airshare as the “official private aviation provider” of the PGA of America and the Ryder Cup in 2025 and 2029. Additionally, the status will include the PGA Championship and the PGA National Club Championship through 2029.

April 7, 2025

Columbia Helicopters Awards Turkey Firefighting Contract

Columbia Helicopters announced the renewal of its aerial firefighting contract with CMC Savunma Sanayi A.S. in Turkey. According to Columbia, the renewal marks the fifth consecutive fire season in which it has supported Turkey’s national wildfire response. The deal includes four of Columbia’s 234 multi-mission Chinook helicopters with flight crews and dedicated maintenance personnel. Each helicopter comes equipped with a 2,600-gal. Bambi Bucket for precise water and fire-retardant deliveries.

April 4, 2025

Skyfarer Academy Adds In-Person Flight Training

Skyfarer Academy, an online aviation education platform, is now offering in-person flight training. While the company is not opening a physical flight training location, it will utilize a network of individual flight instructors and flight schools across the U.S. to combine Skyfarer’s online platform with in-person instruction. The expansion creates one place where instructors and students can connect.